The space between

[carl_valiquet]

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Going through images of my daily photo-walk in the market, I came across a series of portraits of this lady. 

The camera seems to have captured the inner thoughts of the woman what I call « the space between».

At one point during the photo session, we both remained quiet, not saying a word, our silence interrupted by the noises of the market. The women seemed to ignore my presence. 

I took a few more photos. Then stopped.

 M10 Monochrome 50mm Apo-Summicron 

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[fotografr]

Really a lovely portrait. You seem to have made a connection with her that made words unnecessary and it shows in this image. Some people think the 50 apo is too sharp for portrait work. This photograph disproves that notion. Anyone doubting that should click the image for the best presentation.

Edited March 24, 2022 by fotografr

[stuny]

Wonderful.  I'll make an analogy:  Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, and bassist Ray Brown were so in sync that when they played it was as though the music came from one mind.  Your photo and subject mirror that.

[carl_valiquet]

6 hours ago, stuny said:

Wonderful.  I'll make an analogy:  Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, and bassist Ray Brown were so in sync that when they played it was as though the music came from one mind.  Your photo and subject mirror that.

Great analogy Stuart. Thanks a lot.I once read that Philip Glass would stay in the empty concert hall after a recital and record the « empty sound left by the players and spectators ». There, in that « space between » he was inspired for his compositions.

Regards. Carl.

P.S. By the way, Oscar Peterson come from the same city: Montréal.

[carl_valiquet]

9 hours ago, fotografr said:

Really a lovely portrait. You seem to have made a connection with her that made words unnecessary and it shows in this image. Some people think the 50 apo is too sharp for portrait work. This photograph disproves that notion. Anyone doubting that should click the image for the best presentation.

Hi Brent. Thank you very much. About the Apo 50. True, it is sharper or maybe the word is « more acutance » than the 50 Summilux ASPH. I do like the fact that the Apo enhances the lines of life ( on their hands, faces ) and brings out the clothing. I usually try to use it wide open as the shallow depth of field compensates for the sharpness of the elements in focus. I have discovered that the photos of Andan my wife are more pleasing for her when I use the 50 Summilux ASPH. I also own a 50 mm Pre-ASPH. It gives a glow to the portraits. I love this lens with the M9.

[OR120]

Wonderful portrait. Beautiful light>

[carl_valiquet]

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15 minutes ago, OR120 said:

Wonderful portrait. Beautiful light>

Thank you OR120. At first, it is the light that captured my attention.

This woman sits in a dark area of the market with light coming from small skylights and a small window.

[stuny]

Knock, knock. 

Who's there?

Philip Galss, Philip Glass, Philip Glass, Philip Glass, Philip Glass, 

[carl_valiquet]

1 hour ago, stuny said:

Knock, knock. 

Who's there?

Philip Galss, Philip Glass, Philip Glass, Philip Glass, Philip Glass, 

sounds like Philip at the door. 😀

[joachimw]

This is a great portrait, I like it very much.

[carl_valiquet]

2 hours ago, joachimw said:

This is a great portrait, I like it very much.

Thank you very much Joachim.  Regards. Carl

[StS]

Outstanding portrait indeed

Stefan

[carl_valiquet]

5 hours ago, StS said:

Outstanding portrait indeed

Stefan

Danke Stefan.